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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.03, 539.54 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.03, 539.54 and 223.14 is: 334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.03 : 539.54 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.03/539.54 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.03x = 539.54 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.03x = 120,392.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,392.96/360.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.40

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